Job Description
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, hospital-based role, provides a wide variety of inpatient care duties.
This is a part-time (0.25) position working variable hours out of Fairview Southdale and Fairview Ridges. The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
Essential Functions:
- Daily rounds on all post operative and/or inpatient patients at given partner hospital/facility
- Responsible for requested consults and then communication with appropriate TCO Physician
- Responsible for discharge orders
- Coordination of any transitional care/homecare needs
- Serve as first point of contact and liaison between TCO, hospital/facility and TCO care team to determine (as appropriate), facilitate and communicate care plan
- Complete timely chart entries on all patient transactions, write orders and dictate progress notes
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as splinting, casting, suturing and wound care
- Apply, remove, modify and adjust casts and soft goods; change dressings; remove sutures
- Implement patient management plans, record progress, and assist in provision of care
- Consultations with (phone or in-person) patients for cast application/adjustment, dressing changes or brace application; etc.
- Prescribe medications
- Exercise a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion and decision making
- Communicate with the Advance Practice Provider Leadership team regarding any issue of both a routine and of problematic nature
- Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- NCCPA certification
- Minnesota Board of Medical Practice registration/license
- DEA registration
- >1 year of orthopedic experience recommended
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
- The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
- We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts – to learn more clickâ¯here.
Essential Requirements:
Ability to:
- Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
- Complete job required training.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
- Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
- Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
- Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
- Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Travel to other work locations, if required
Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:
- Integrity – Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service – Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality – Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
- Innovation – Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
- Teamwork – Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
Environmental Conditions:
- Clinic/office/surgery center setting
Notes:
- Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
- We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
- This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.